Electronic invoices often arrive via email while you are out of the office. The good news is that you can read an electronic invoice from your phone in seconds, on both Android and iPhone.
Why the phone doesn't open .p7m
The invoice is an XML file inside a signed .p7m envelope. The smartphone does not recognize the format and shows a file that does not open. You need a tool that extracts the invoice from the envelope.
Read the invoice on Android
On Android you have two convenient ways:
- Free P7M Viewer app: install it from Google Play, then open or share the .p7m file to the app from email, WhatsApp or File. The invoice appears immediately.
- Browser: open the P7M Viewer site, tap Choose file and select the .p7m invoice.
Read the invoice on iPhone
On iPhone and iPad:
1. Save the .p7m attachment from the email to the Files app.
2. Open the P7M Viewer site with Safari.
3. Tap Choose file, select the invoice and view it.
Save or send the invoice
After opening it you can download the XML or save it as a PDF from the Share menu on your phone, to forward it to your accountant or archive it.
Advice
If you receive invoices frequently, the free P7M Viewer app for Android is the quickest solution: open and share your invoice with one tap.
Frequently asked questions
Can I read .p7m invoices on iPhone? Yes, via the P7M Viewer site in Safari.
Is it free? Yes, opening a single file is free on both systems.
Do I have to install an app? Not on iPhone; on Android the app is convenient but optional.
In summary
Reading an electronic invoice from your phone is easy: use the P7M Viewer site on any smartphone, or the free app on Android, and open the invoice in seconds.
